Science Fiction has become so much part of our culture that icons from it are all around us, in film, TV, computer games and music. Adoption into the mainstream makes science fiction both easy to sell, and hard to write without seeming tired and cliched. Here are ten situations you should steer away from, and some variations to consider if you're determined to proceed. The Never-Ending Spacecraft Flying OverheadIt starts with just a small...more
Educators who have not yet sampled Disney's Youth Education Series (Y.E.S.) need to take note. Teachers, administrators and parents will find the programs appealing on many levels. Student travel groups participate in interactive learning experiences aligned with National Standards in education. Many of Disney's Y.E.S. programs appeal to the 6-12 grade levels. Some Y.E.S. programs are geared for audiences beginning in third grade. Consider...more
So what's so complicated, you say, about providing information and answering questions from potential vacation renters? After all, as an owner, you certainly know your property well. And it's not like it's rocket science or something. Or is it?As you will see in this issue and the next, responding effectively to inquiries - in a way that maximizes your chances of securing bookings - is a well-balanced cocktail of technology, behavioral science, intuition, good communications and experience.How Your Computer's Auto-Reply Capability Can Become an AllyYou're not always in front of your computer when inquiries arrive. And responding to all those inquiries can be quite time-consuming. But you've learned that not responding in a timely manner is not an option - it may mean losing bookings. On the positive side, your quick turnaround tells a potential guest that you'll be just as responsive in dealing with any problem that may arise during his stay. So what's the solution?You've probably noticed those automatic computer messages that business people generate to confirm reception of email when they're away from the office for any extended period of time. You too can put this tool to good...more
Youngsters these days have all sorts of gadgets; its part of their era, and computers and computer games are totally the norm. For anyone older, many of these things pose a real challenge. Several years ago I tried to get my mum to start using a mobile telephone; after about eight weeks we gave up. She just didn't "get" how to switch it on and off....more
"Recently my stepdaughter was at the end of an English lesson and the teacher asked what she had next. When mathematics was mentioned, the teacher indicated that maths was a tough subject and not really what a person doing English should be studying." This anecdote from Professor Peter Main, director of education and science at the Institute of...more
It's amazing! The number of people who are educating themselves on how to have healthy skin continues to grow. More and more consumers are turning away from mainstream cosmetics and are looking for a natural skin rejuvenator. If you are one of these people, you're certainly on the right track. Knowing how to have healthy skin is a matter of understanding some very simple science. Let me explain.For over 50 years, scientists at most cosmetic companies have developed products that approach skincare from a superficial (cosmetic) level. Their laboratories are always looking for new ways to combine the same cheap synthetic chemicals into different creamy, pleasant smelling mixtures that are sold to us as healthy skin products.Unfortunately, this type of cosmetic science has nothing to do with how to have healthy skin.Fortunately, there is a new type of cosmetic science - one that searches for the best healthy skin rejuvenator based upon support for the body's own natural healing ability. These scientists are interested in treatment of the skin at the cellular level.They know that normal skin cells produce structural proteins like collagen and elastin, which are directly responsible for...more
Author: Michelle PerkinsMinority Science Scholarships are a great way to offset the ever-increasing costs of taking college classes. Keep reading to learn about a couple of Minority Science Scholarships that you can register for right now. Don't...more
Author: Guillermo NielsenThere are lots of options on saving water like a Water Saving Toilet. It's a twin flush toilet with grey water recycling. Using Twin Flush Toilets with Gray Water Recycling Kits are going to be sold to recycle the grey water...more
Author: fencopOne of the most important secrets of love making, is to know the best love making positions to use during sexual intercourse. Experts admit that one of the main secrets to love making is to spice up your sex life by trying out new...more
Author: fencopOne of the most important secrets of love making, is to know the best love making positions to use during sexual intercourse. Experts admit that one of the main secrets to love making is to spice up your sex life by trying out new...more
Author: fencopOne of the most important secrets of love making, is to know the best love making positions to use during sexual intercourse. Experts admit that one of the main secrets to love making is to spice up your sex life by trying out new...more
Author: fencopOne of the most important secrets of love making, is to know the best love making positions to use during sexual intercourse. Experts admit that one of the main secrets to love making is to spice up your sex life by trying out new...more